Our Dogs

Ivy

Ivy is a small Pointer (GSP) – black in colour with white flecks, she also has big red-brown eyes, which she uses to hypnotise you into giving her more treats! She is a fun but gentle character and particularly loves working with children.

As a qualified Assistance Dog, Ivy greatly supports her owner by mitigating their PTSD symptoms, but Ivy also enjoys spreading her love to others when working as a Therapy Dog. Ivy was rescued from Serbia – probably a failed gun dog thrown out and left to her own devices before being rescued by SOS Serbian Pointer & Pals Rescue | Facebook – then adopted by her owner in the UK.

When not working she loves chasing birds on the beach, playing with her sister (Lilly), and eating cheese!

Tinker-belle

Tinker is a black labrador – still a playful puppy but has been in training as a Therapy Dog since arriving at her forever home. She loves cuddles, is calm, confident, and gentle with people. She enjoys visiting little people at schools and nurseries but is equally as good with the frail and/or elderly. Despite her young age – she loves nothing more than curling up on someone’s lap or beside them on a bed or couch.

When not at work, Tinker loves to play with her sister Dottie (another black labrador) – particularly if the play involves water. She also enjoys stealing fruit and veg from her owner’s garden!

Lilly

Lil (or Licky-Lil as we fondly call her), is a Huntaway x Cocker Spaniel. She is black in colour with a little white fur on her chin. Lil is a young re-homed dog who is the liveliest member of our team. She absolutely LOVES people and loves playing tug or fetch with anyone and everyone. Her speciality is giving out kisses (licks) to those who request them – thus her nickname.

She is still in training as a Therapy Dog but particularly enjoys visits to hospitals and care homes. When not at work – she loves fetching balls, chasing birds on the beach and playing with her sister (Ivy).

Treacle

Treacle (or Treeks) is a Wire-haired German Pointer x Labrador. She is a re-homed ‘failed’ gundog, living an exciting new life with her owner who takes her travelling and is often out hillwalking. Treeks, is the most confident of our dogs and helps us to train others by sharing her confidence – especially on Public Transport and in Public Access situations.

She has a mischievous sense of humour and likes to be the centre of attention. Ignore her at your peril, as she will find someway to grab your attention! Treacle enjoys visits to hospitals and care homes as well as helping us train other dogs.

When not at work, Treacle loves the long walks her owner takes her on – just as happy having a day at the beach – as she is climbing a Munro or two.

Ember

Ember is a black, Huntaway x Pointer with a small triangle of white on her chest. She is still a puppy but has started on her Therapy Dog training with us and is proving very keen to learn. A very clever wee dog who is keeping us and her owners on our toes!

She loves people and loves a cuddle and despite her young age, is calm, confident and gentle.

Ember hasn’t been on visits yet – but we are sure it won’t be long before she is joining the rest of the pack. When not in training, she enjoys a good bounce around in long grass, digging holes or playing with her favourite toy – a wee Highland Cow!

Minnie

Minnie (or Minnie-moo) is a black and white Sprollie (that’s a cross between a Collie and a Springer Spaniel). She is very affectionate – loves a hug, gentle strokes and often leans against you. She is tripod – after unfortunately losing a leg after an accident whilst out on a walk, but that doesn’t hold her back one bit. She still loves to run, chase balls, and does CaniScoot with her owner (racing pulling a Scooter powered by her human).

When not volunteering as a Therapy Dog, Minnie likes to play with her big brother Patch (a huge dalmatian), cuddling up next to you by the fire, or eating cheese!